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san-francisco
sfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

City Report Finds Some People Arrested For Drugs In SF Live In Other Cities, But Still Receive SF Welfare

Some drug users receive SF welfare benefits despite not living there, report details 41 cases.
Chronicle's articles may impact votes on SF ballot measures, highlighting timely issues before elections. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco considers a measure to screen welfare recipients for addiction

San Francisco's Democratic mayor is pushing two controversial public safety proposals on the upcoming ballot.
The proposals include mandatory drug addiction screening for single adults on welfare and granting police more crime-fighting powers. [ more ]
Mission Local
3 months ago
San Francisco

SF police measures see $1 million-plus campaign spending

Two ballot measures in San Francisco that would increase police staffing and deregulate the police department are seeing heavy spending in the upcoming March election, with totals surpassing $1 million each.
Proposition E, which would roll back police regulations, has raised $1.25 million, with opponent Daniel Lurie raising the most money for it. [ more ]
moresan-francisco
Kqed
1 week ago
California

Is California Headed For Another Tax Revolt? | KQED

Potential tax fight brewing in California amid ballot measures and legal battles.
Bill reintroduced in California for striking workers to qualify for unemployment benefits. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Francisco ties welfare to drug-screening, boosts police powers in stunning tough-on-crime shift

Focus on local candidates running on a centrist agenda in San Francisco.
Mayor London Breed championed ballot measures for police surveillance and drug treatment mandates. [ more ]
sfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Breed-Backed SF Ballot Measures on Cops, Drug Screening Appear to be Cruising to Big Wins

Voters support Breed's measures on police powers and drug screening for welfare recipients.
Outcome of the affordable housing bond Prop A in SF remains uncertain due to the close margin needed for it to pass. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Bay Area Advocates Publish Voter Guides - Streetsblog San Francisco

Results from a candidate questionnaire on transportation policies in the Bay Area have been released.
The questionnaire was put together by several organizations and provides essential information for voters on where candidates stand on transportation issues. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Our Bay Area endorsements for the March 5 election ballot

The article provides recommendations for the upcoming March 5 election.
The recommendations include candidates for various district positions and support for certain ballot measures. [ more ]
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